Dearth of green talent puts India Inc in a bind
1 year, 5 months ago

Dearth of green talent puts India Inc in a bind

Live Mint  

A senior supply-chain executive, who works for the retail arm of one of India’s oldest conglomerates, is now spending her non-working hours studying how global retail chains are reducing their carbon footprint. “The supply of adequately trained manpower falls short of the demand, creating a bottleneck for Indian renewable energy companies.This talent crunch underscores the critical importance of investing in robust training programmes and learning/skilling initiatives to bridge the skills gap and ensure the continued growth and success of the renewable and green energy sector," said Himal Tewari, chief human resources officer and chief of sustainability and CSR, Tata Power. Integrated approach Vaishali Nigam Sinha, co-founder and chairperson, sustainability, at ReNew, a renewable energy company, told Mint that the requirement for skilled talent in India’s renewable and green energy sector is significant, given the country’s ambitious goals of achieving 500 gigawatt from renewables by 2030. “Government policies need to work aggressively in skill development and the private sector cannot do it alone without an enabling environment being created and/or supported by the government," said Anish De, global head for energy natural resources and chemicals, KPMG in India. “In a bid to address the talent deficit in the clean energy sector in India, which is also adversely affecting ReNew as a company, we have opened a training academy in New Delhi.

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Top five stocks operating in multiple high-growth sectors
1 day, 3 hours ago

Top five stocks operating in multiple high-growth sectors

Live Mint  

New-age sectors such as green hydrogen, electric mobility and digital infrastructure have quickly emerged as high-growth stories that investors cannot ignore. Now, it’s stepping into high-growth sectors like green hydrogen, semiconductors, and data centres, aligning itself with India’s evolving growth story. Siemens Ltd The Indian arm of Europe’s largest industrial manufacturing company, Siemens India, operates as an electric equipment manufacturer …

India’s green ambitions: A key milestone crossed and yet miles to go
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1 day, 8 hours ago

India’s green ambitions: A key milestone crossed and yet miles to go

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In October, India reached an important milestone in its green energy ambitions: an installed renewable energy capacity of 203.18 GW. Green IPOs and nuclear energy India’s green energy sector is leading a shift in the economy, said Manoj Bansal, partner at Grant Thornton Bharat, adding that emerging areas like green hydrogen, energy storage, and carbon capture are attracting …

How green skills are redefining corporate roles in a sustainable economy
5 days, 8 hours ago

How green skills are redefining corporate roles in a sustainable economy

India Today  

As the global climate crisis accelerates, sustainability is no longer a niche agenda for businesses; it has become central to strategy, operations, and growth. From renewable energy solutions to circular economy innovations, green skills are reshaping corporate roles across industries, making them critical for both organisations and employees to thrive in a fast-paced economy. A 2023 report by the International …

NTPC Green Energy shares rise after listing. Should you hold or sell?
4 weeks ago

NTPC Green Energy shares rise after listing. Should you hold or sell?

India Today  

Shares of NTPC Green Energy surged after a modest listing on Dalal Street, raising questions among investors about their next move. “For long-term investors, we believe NTPC Green Energy Ltd. is a great opportunity to invest in a leading player in India’s renewable energy sector, backed by the formidable resources and expertise of NTPC Ltd. With ambitious renewable energy targets, …

EIB, Indian Public Sector Entities Collaborate on Green Hydrogen Projects
2 months ago

EIB, Indian Public Sector Entities Collaborate on Green Hydrogen Projects

Live Mint  

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is collaborating with Indian public sector companies to identify and develop green hydrogen projects in the country. The EIB has committed to supporting India's green hydrogen sector with a €1 billion investment, and is looking to bring in experts to collaborate with local partners. The agency has also formally agreed to join the India Hydrogen …

Karnataka to be a key driver of India’s transition to clean energy: Study
3 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka to be a key driver of India’s transition to clean energy: Study

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka is set to be a major driver in India’s low-cost clean energy transformation, while ranking second in green hydrogen production and with the highest wind energy potential in the country. A study published on Tuesday by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water one of Asia’s leading research institutions and climate think-tanks states that with a green hydrogen …

L&T to build 2 GW solar PV plant in Middle East
5 months, 2 weeks ago

L&T to build 2 GW solar PV plant in Middle East

Hindustan Times  

The Renewable energy arm of Larsen & Toubro has secured a mega energy project in the Middle East, the company informed the exchange in a filing on Monday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The company stated that it will build two Gigawatt Scale Solar PV plants with a leading developer in the Middle East. Now, with the fresh mega orders from …

Wartsila aims to tap India’s RE transition
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Wartsila aims to tap India’s RE transition

The Hindu  

Finland-based Wartsila is in talks with multiple discoms, independent power producers, regulators and potential investors in India to provide its quick-start gas-based power plants and battery storage technologies, to enable stable power supply, as the country adds intermittent renewables like wind and solar into the grid. “Wartsila is a major player in providing balancing solutions with gas based reciprocating engines …

India to Add 4 Million Green Jobs by Next Fiscal
10 months ago

India to Add 4 Million Green Jobs by Next Fiscal

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Green industry in India provides 18.5 million jobs and is expected to add 4 million more by FY25.“ In India, green industry employs 18.5 million individuals, and there is an anticipation that we would be growing and adding around 4 million more jobs by FY25,” said Nidhi Pant, a 2023 winner of the UK’s Earthshot Prize and co-founder of …

Odisha CM Lays Foundation Stone for Avaada Group’s Green Hydrogen Project
10 months, 1 week ago

Odisha CM Lays Foundation Stone for Avaada Group’s Green Hydrogen Project

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday laid foundation stone for Avaada Group’s green hydrogen project at Gopalpur in Ganjam district. This mega clean energy project entailing an investment of Rs 8,000 crore aligns with India’s aspiration to be a global green hydrogen manufacturing hub. Located near Gopalpur deep-sea port, Avaada’s cutting-edge green ammonia storage facility will enable exporting …

Green hydrogen key to India's journey of net-zero carbon emissions: Gautam Adani
11 months, 1 week ago

Green hydrogen key to India's journey of net-zero carbon emissions: Gautam Adani

The Hindu  

Billionaire Gautam Adani on January 16 said green hydrogen holds the key to India's journey to net-zero carbon emissions and its current high cost can be reduced by replicating the solar power model. In a blog post for the World Economic Forum, the head of Adani Group said leapfrogging to renewables and green hydrogen will help India achieve energy security …

European Investment Bank eyes green hydrogen to add to India renewables push
1 year ago

European Investment Bank eyes green hydrogen to add to India renewables push

Live Mint  

Even as solar and wind continue to be focus areas, the European Investment Bank is now keen to jump into green hydrogen in the country, but no concrete proposal has been tabled yet by Indian companies, a top executive at the development bank said. Earlier in 2023, the bank had stated its interest in supporting India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission …

U.K. to help Indian companies manufacture electrolysers for green hydrogen
1 year, 4 months ago

U.K. to help Indian companies manufacture electrolysers for green hydrogen

The Hindu  

The Green Hydrogen Electrolyser Manufacturing Ecosystem Assessment Project was launched by Minister for Industries, Investment and Commerce T.R.B. Through the project, the U.K. will help Indian companies develop a framework for manufacturing electrolysers in Tamil Nadu with a view to expand the production of green hydrogen as a source of power and heating in the State. “I am impressed by …

Green Hydrogen: Empowering India’s Journey Towards Energy Independence And Net Zero Emissions
1 year, 4 months ago

Green Hydrogen: Empowering India’s Journey Towards Energy Independence And Net Zero Emissions

Live Law  

“Sustainable and inclusive development has become a prevailing global agenda over the past few decades, garnering significant attention and dedication from nations across the world.” World Bank, 2018 Sustainable and inclusive development has been the global goal for the past few decades. With its promising capabilities for revolutionizing various industrial working patterns and mitigating environmental challenges, green hydrogen is poised …

Natural assets
1 year, 5 months ago

Natural assets

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY China is showing that going green brings prosperity In August 2005, President Xi Jinping, then Party secretary of Zhejiang province, went to the small, beautiful, hillside town of Anji and put forward the famous concept "lucid waters and lush mountains are as invaluable as gold and silver".It means that we need to protect the nature because it …

TSPCB and CII to reward green buildings
1 year, 8 months ago

TSPCB and CII to reward green buildings

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: On the occasion of World Earth Day, the Confederation of Indian Industry – Indian Green Building Council organised ‘IGBC’s green crusaders’ programme here on Saturday. K. Ravi Kumar, senior environmental engineer, TSPCB; K. Vidhyadhar, director, DTCP; Murli Krishna Reddy, chairman, Credai Telangana; Ramachandra Reddy, president Credai Telangana; and Sunil Chandra Reddy, president, Naredco Telangana were present. C. Shekar Reddy, …

DC Edit | Green energy is way ahead for India, Germany, world
1 year, 9 months ago

DC Edit | Green energy is way ahead for India, Germany, world

Deccan Chronicle  

Aside from areas such as defence and trade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday agreed to strengthen the cooperation between the two nations on one of the most urgent topics of the day — green energy. increase renewables capacity to 500 GW from the present 157 GW which will meet 50 per cent of its …

India will play an important role in green energy: PM Modi
1 year, 10 months ago

India will play an important role in green energy: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Inviting global investment in the green energy sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India's potential in solar, wind and biogas is no less than a goldmine or an oil field. The Prime Minister informed the audience that India achieved the target of 40 per cent contributions from non-fossil fuels in the installed electricity capacity nine …

India’s growing energy demand offers investment opportunities: PM
1 year, 10 months ago

India’s growing energy demand offers investment opportunities: PM

The Hindu  

India’s energy demand has significantly increased and in the coming years, it will reach 11% of the global demand as compared to 5% currently, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while inaugurating India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru on Monday. Also, the country has a chunky class of aspirational population and energy would play an important role in fulfilling the aspirations …

India’s growing energy demand offers investment opportunities: PM Modi
1 year, 10 months ago

India’s growing energy demand offers investment opportunities: PM Modi

The Hindu  

India’s energy demand has significantly increased and in the coming years, it will reach 11% of the global demand as compared to 5% currently, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while inaugurating India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru on Monday. Also, the country has a chunky class of aspirational population and energy would play an important role in fulfilling the aspirations …

Budget 2023-24 Expectation: Seven-point recommendation to achieve energy independence for India by 2050
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023-24 Expectation: Seven-point recommendation to achieve energy independence for India by 2050

Firstpost  

Indigenous Green Hydrogen production can be a game changer during India’s existing Amrut-Kaal, as this would catapult the Indian economy into the $5 trillion club Today the world is volatile and uncertain. On this note, we are glad that the Indian government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced several forward-looking legislative reforms and policies to achieve …

India aims to be global hub for producing green hydrogen
1 year, 11 months ago

India aims to be global hub for producing green hydrogen

The Hindu  

The thrust of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission is to promote India as global hub for producing green hydrogen, said R.K. Singh, Minister for New and Renewable Energy at press briefing on Thursday. The European Union, Japan, South Korea have all announced plans to produce as well as import green hydrogen and the way energy transition is taking place all …

India’s energy future is looking green, report says
2 years, 2 months ago

India’s energy future is looking green, report says

Associated Press  

BENGALURU, India — India’s renewables sector is booming, with the country projected to add 35 to 40 gigawatts of renewable energy annually until 2030, enough to power up to 30 million more homes each year, a report said Thursday. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis and Climate Energy Finance estimated that India, the third largest energy-consuming country in …

Can Bhel adapt to India’s clean energy transition?
2 years, 3 months ago

Can Bhel adapt to India’s clean energy transition?

Live Mint  

In 1964, when it was established, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd was seen as crucial to the future of a country that needed to industrialize quickly. “Bhel created the power equipment manufacturing capacity when it was virtually non-existent in the country,” said former Union power secretary Anil Razdan. “Companies primarily catering to the fossil-fuel industry must reengineer their business models to …

AP to become role model in green energy in country: CM Jagan
2 years, 3 months ago

AP to become role model in green energy in country: CM Jagan

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister Jagan Reddy has asserted that Andhra Pradesh will be a role model for the country in promotion of green energy. Astha Green Energy Ventures India Pvt Ltd would set up a 1,800 MW capacity pumped hydro storage power project at a cost of Rs 8,240 crore with direct employment to 4,000 people in 1,390 acres. The Aurobindo …

Reliance Industries’ green push to ‘outshine’ other businesses: Mukesh Ambani
2 years, 4 months ago

Reliance Industries’ green push to ‘outshine’ other businesses: Mukesh Ambani

Live Mint  

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd will scale up investments in the green energy initiative that it recently announced to play a leading role in the world's transition to clean energy. This new growth engine holds great promise to outshine all our existing growth engines in just 5-7 years,” Ambani, Reliance’s chairman, said in the annual report for 2021-22. …

Harness the power of green hydrogen
2 years, 5 months ago

Harness the power of green hydrogen

Hindustan Times  

If India wants to mitigate the climate crisis, meet its international climate commitments, reduce its fuel import bill, strengthen its renewable energy sector and unlock green jobs, the nation must accelerate its efforts to decarbonise the economy. A critical cornerstone of this strategy will be the use of green hydrogen in key energy-intensive sectors such as fertilisers, refining, shipping, iron …

DC Edit | G-7: Modi scores energy points
2 years, 5 months ago

DC Edit | G-7: Modi scores energy points

Deccan Chronicle  

The days are gone when the meeting of the leaders of the western world would resemble more a garden tea party. This year’s meet in a secluded hotel in the Bavarian Alps was held in the shadow of the seemingly never-ending Ukraine war that began on Feb. 24, which meant that the western powers were preoccupied with their responses to …

Focus is on Green energy for incentives: CM Jagan
2 years, 6 months ago

Focus is on Green energy for incentives: CM Jagan

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said on Wednesday that the state is concentrating on production of green hydrogen and ammonia as part of the efforts to promote the green energy sector. Discussing Green Energy, Jagan Mohan Reddy said some 30,000 jobs will be created in relation to green energy projects based on the signed agreements. Jagan Mohan Reddy …

Energy transition: Show us the money
2 years, 7 months ago

Energy transition: Show us the money

Hindustan Times  

On Sunday, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said that the European Union and India must step up their cooperation in renewable and clean energy sectors. Ms von der Leyen’s comments on the enhanced EU-India green energy partnership are significant because both are important players in international climate diplomacy and have had an EU-India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership …

20 to 30 Companies in Energy, Tech Space to Grow as Big as Reliance in 10-20 Years: Mukesh Ambani
2 years, 10 months ago

20 to 30 Companies in Energy, Tech Space to Grow as Big as Reliance in 10-20 Years: Mukesh Ambani

News 18  

Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Limited, batted for young entrepreneurs to make India a superpower in green energy. Ambani predicted that there will be 20 to 30 new Indian companies in the energy and tech space that will grow as big as Reliance, if not bigger, in the next 10-20 years. Similarly, India’s clean and green …

Have No Doubt India Will Emerge as A Global New Energy Leader: Mukesh Ambani
2 years, 10 months ago

Have No Doubt India Will Emerge as A Global New Energy Leader: Mukesh Ambani

News 18  

Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani said on Wednesday that he was confident India will become a global leader in green energy. While talking to Dr RA Mashelkar, president of Pune International Centre, at the Asia Economic Dialogue, Ambani said, “I have absolutely no doubt that India can, and India will emerge as a global new energy leader.” …

How an Atmanirbhar India Can Produce Green Hydrogen for the World
2 years, 10 months ago

How an Atmanirbhar India Can Produce Green Hydrogen for the World

News 18  

India, being a tropical country, has a significant edge in green hydrogen production due to its favourable geographic conditions and abundant natural resources. For India’s energy transition to clean fuels, adoption of green hydrogen to generate energy would bring in significant benefits. Green hydrogen, particularly, has potential in the context of India’s industry sector, since it can be used in …

Budget 2022: To realise 'green goal', government must invest in technology
2 years, 10 months ago

Budget 2022: To realise 'green goal', government must invest in technology

Firstpost  

Union Budget 2022-23: The government needs to fuel charge infrastructure by allocating a higher outlay as well as incentivising investments in EV technology The Budget 2022 comes at a very crucial juncture as the Indian economy is gradually recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and gathering momentum amidst the looming uncertainty, volatile environment, caused by various disruptions, high …

Schneider Electric launches 'Green Yodha' initiative in India
2 years, 11 months ago

Schneider Electric launches 'Green Yodha' initiative in India

India TV News  

Schneider Electric recently launched its sustainability engagement initiative, Green Yodha, in India to encourage industries, businesses and people to take concrete climate action. "Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today launched its sustainability engagement initiative in India, Green Yodha to encourage and support businesses, industries and individuals to come together and take concrete climate …

The tectonic shift unfolding at Larsen & Toubro
3 years ago

The tectonic shift unfolding at Larsen & Toubro

Live Mint  

KOTTAYAM : The average Indian, even one largely ignorant about the inner workings of big businesses, might know that Larsen and Toubro is a company that builds things. “L&T is increasingly becoming a services, and not just an infrastructure, company," Abhishek Shukla, associate director, India Ratings and Research, said. “Even if they are not de-emphasising infra as a segment, the …

Developed Nations Must Finance Green Projects in Low-Income Countries: PM Modi
3 years, 1 month ago

Developed Nations Must Finance Green Projects in Low-Income Countries: PM Modi

The Quint  

Putting pressure on developing countries without providing them adequate financial assistance is an injustice itself, he added. More than a decade ago, at the Copenhagen Summit, it was agreed upon that by the year 2020, developed countries shall provide $100 billion dollars of aid to developing and underdeveloped countries to assist their climate projects. On the issue of climate finance, …

Mukesh Ambani: New Green Revolution can Make India Self-Reliant in Energy Production
3 years, 3 months ago

Mukesh Ambani: New Green Revolution can Make India Self-Reliant in Energy Production

News 18  

Mukesh Ambani addressed the International Climate Summit 2021 on Friday, which was dubbed ‘Powering India’s Hydrogen Ecosystem’. Speaking at the event, Ambani expressed the importance of India’s move towards green energy. We have only one option – a rapid transition to a new era of green, clean and renewable energy.” Ambani stated that while the clean energy movement is important …

RIL AGM 2021: Mukesh Ambani Finds New Energy to Go Green, Throws a Challenge At Elon Musk
3 years, 6 months ago

RIL AGM 2021: Mukesh Ambani Finds New Energy to Go Green, Throws a Challenge At Elon Musk

News 18  

By deciding to go green, Reliance Industries Ltd chairperson, Mukesh Ambani has joined the list of industrialists like Ratan Tata, Gautam Adani and Tesla founder Elon Musk. At the 44th Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries Limited on Thursday, the conglomerate’s chairperson Mukesh Ambani announced they would be building four giga factories as part of the environment-friendly initiatives with an …

Green energy developers steer clear of China funding links
4 years, 2 months ago

Green energy developers steer clear of China funding links

Live Mint  

Indian green energy promoters have told deal advisors to ensure there’s no China connection to inbound funds, according to several developers currently raising funds. Potential deals include Acme Solar looking to sell 4.84 GW of solar projects; Petroliam Nasional Bhd looking to acquire around 10% stake in Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, in addition to investing in Tata Power renewable …

Indian green energy firms tasking deal advisors to call out China connection early
4 years, 2 months ago

Indian green energy firms tasking deal advisors to call out China connection early

Live Mint  

Even as they eagerly court investors, Indian green energy promoters now have a new task cut out for their deal advisors, to ensure no direct or indirect China connection in relation to these inbound funds, according to several developers currently in the process of raising funds. There is a growing premium on it at the start of the sale process …

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